Student Permit
A study permit is an official document that grants foreign individuals’ permission to pursue their studies at an educational institution in Canada. Additionally, it enables students to legally remain in Canada for the whole term of their academic program.In order to pursue education in Canada, it is necessary to be registered in a recognized educational institution, such as a Canadian university, college, or technical institute. In addition, it is imperative that you provide evidence to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) that you possess adequate funds to cover your living expenses, return transportation for yourself and any accompanying family members, as well as your tuition fees.
Furthermore, it is crucial to demonstrate to IRCC that you possess ample connections to your place of origin and that you want to repatriate upon the conclusion of your educational pursuits.
If you possess a study permit and are enrolled as a full-time student at a designated learning institution, you may be eligible to engage in on-campus or off-campus employment for a maximum of 20 hours per week while your semester is in session, and full-time during your semester breaks.
PGWPP
The Post-Graduation Work Permit Program (PGWPP) enables graduates from selected Canadian educational institutions to acquire an unrestricted work permit for employment in Canada. The advantages of this work visa encompass the absence of a job offer prerequisite, a maximum duration of 3 years (depending on the official length of the degree finished), and eligibility for Provincial Healthcare. An foreign student is limited to receiving only one Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) throughout their entire lifetime.Having at least one year of work experience in the National Occupational Classification (NOC) skill type 0 or skill level A or B, which was acquired under the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP), can enhance your application for temporary residency.
In order to be eligible for the Post-Graduation Work Permit, you must fulfill the following criteria:
- 1. In order to be eligible, it is required that you have consistently been enrolled as a full-time student in Canada throughout each academic semester, with the exception of your last academic semester. Additionally, you must have successfully finished a program of study that resulted in the attainment of a degree, diploma, or certificate. If you fulfill all the necessary criteria, with the exception of being engaged in part-time studies during your last academic semester, you will still qualify for the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program (PGWPP).
- 2. It is necessary to include the transcript and official completion letter in your application.
- 3. To obtain a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP), it is necessary to submit an application within 90 days of receiving official written confirmation from your educational institution that you have fulfilled all the requirements for completing your degree.
- 4. It is necessary for you to possess a valid study permit at the time of your application.
If you have submitted an application for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP), you are allowed to commence full-time employment without delay, provided that you satisfy all of the following criteria:
- You have successfully finished your course of study.
- A study permit is considered valid if the application was submitted within 90 days of receiving the transcript and/or official letter verifying program completion.
- You had the qualification to engage in employment outside of the school premises without the need for an official authorization.
- Throughout the academic semesters, your off-campus job was limited to a maximum of 20 hours per week.